| View Larger Image | Antarctica Wildlife 5th (Bradt Guides) | Paperbackby Tony Soper (Author), Dafila Scott (Illustrator)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Bradt Travel Guides | | Edition: | 5thth Edition | | Page Count: | 160 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 24, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 60,359th |
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Product Description
Both a beautiful and practical guidebook, Bradt’s Antarctica Wildlife has remained a perennial favourite with cruise voyagers to this remarkable continent and a book suitable for natural history lovers to dip into.This guide covers Antarctica’s major land, sea and air species. Each mammal, bird or creature has been illustrated with a fine original watercolor by Dafila Scott, with a concise but descriptive passage by high-profile natural historian, Tony Soper. An ideal gift or souvenir for travelers on tour, it also makes a perfect armchair read and would grace a coffee table or library collection. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 6 reviews)
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Great guide by D. J. Nardi (Washington, DC)  5 Stars
March 19, 2009
I used this in Antarctica and found it perfect for wildlife viewing. It has size comparison charts for each animal, and useful, detailed text. It is also small and light enough to carry around in the freezing weather in Antarctica. Both this book and a trip to the white continent are highly recommended.
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Excellent Guide by Liz Headland (Melbourne, Australia) 5 Stars
October 25, 2007
This is an excellent guide to the wildlife in Antarctica. Great drawings of the animals and descriptions. It only deals with wildlife south of the Antarctic convergence, so if you are looking for a book which covers all species of penguin, this isn't it. It has a map on the inside cover and maps for each species and where it can be found. It also has a brief history of the wildlife after discovery and the hunting which took place. My only gripe is that I would have liked the maps for each species to be more specific.
The book is small and not very thick, so very easy to carry around on the boat or in your backpack.
This book made me even more excited about going to Antarctica, if that's at all possible!!
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gorgeous illustrations, info. you won't find anywhere else by trystan (Silicon Valley, CA, USA) 5 Stars
July 03, 2005
This has got to be the single best guide to Antarctica's unusual wildlife. Everything is covered here, from Gentoo Penguins to Crab-Eater Seals (which don't actually eat crabs). Beautiful illustrations make it easy to identify birds & other animals while your out on the ice. If you're going to the White Continent, you'll want to stash this little book in your daypack. This book was useful when my husband & I visited the Antarctic peninsula, which we chronicle in our DVD "T&T's Real Travels in Antarctica" (also available on amazon.com).
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A handbook essential for any Antarctica-bound traveler by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) 5 Stars
June 07, 2005
The price tag may seem steep for the fourth edition of this 144-page paperback - but where else are you going to find details on the wildlife of Antarctica, tailored as a take-along tote for the Antarctica-bound traveler? Color drawings by Dafila Scott accompany nature history descriptions of each creature and discussions of identification specific to Antarctica, from contending with visibility factors to seasonal identification features. Antarctica: A Guide To The Wildlife is a unique and strongly recommended "take-along" handbook essential for any Antarctica-bound traveler.
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Great, portable guide by Frances C. Morrier (North Oxford, MA USA) 5 Stars
March 06, 2001
I bought this book in preparation for a trip 'South' in December 1999/January 2000 and it was an extremely useful guide to wildlife in general but especially good for penguin information. The drawings by an ancestor of Robert F. Scott's are lifelike, and engaging art as well. The brief summaries of natural and exploration history are accessible and informative. If you are looking for a portable guide to peninsular wildlife get the book--you won't regret it.
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